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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,805

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,339

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimHybrid1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $24,879 $29,724 $32,601
Sunroof 995    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695    
Premium Package 1,195    
Remote start 425    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Sunroof 846    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291    
Premium Package 1,016    
Remote start 361    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Options (change) 5,605 0 0
Options (change) 4,765 0 0
Destination 695 820 820
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,805 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $27,339 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,123
Model Year200820172017
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimHybrid1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,805$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,550-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,805$26,265$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$27,339$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-5,328-5,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,339$25,216$27,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820172017
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimHybrid1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$8,440$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,328-5,424

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length174.7 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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